If you are new to programming with Windows Shell Script and are looking for a solid introduction, this is the book for you. Developed by computer science instructors, books in the For the Absolute Beginner series teach the principles of programming through simple game creation. You will acquire the skills that you need for more...

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With the release of Java 1.4, it is now possible to develop more advanced computer games using the Java language than ever before. Java 1.4 Game Programming focuses on the technical aspects of game programming using the latest release of Java, beginning with an introduction to the Java programming language and building upon that...

Learn to communicate in the wireless e-mail and Internet landscape. Discover how Blackberry--the portable, pocket-size wireless device--connects you to corporate e-mail and calendars, lets you create instant memos, and offers extensions like RIM Wallet for secure online purchases. Written by an experienced author and trainer, How to Do...

If you are a Perl programmer looking to explore Perl's XML capabilities or an XML developer with a basic understanding of Perl, this book will provide you with all the tools required for XML processing with Perl. XML and Perl teaches you to create portable, powerful, and extensible applications...

You're a beginner who wants to design a state-of-the-art family web site. You've just started a new job, and you need to learn Dreamweaver fast. Or maybe you're a professional who's been using another program but is now switching to Macromedia's leading web design tool. Learning Dreamweaver 8 gets you up to speed, quickly and...

This is a very exciting time for the information-processing industry. Companies like Oracle and Sun have led a technological revolution culminating in today's software advances. New languages such as Java, and advanced database servers such as Oracle8, provide a shift in paradigm for application developers. This new paradigm yields...